Episode notes
Ever find yourself scrambling to figure out what to teach the night before youth group? You're not alone.
In this episode of Youth Ministry Optics, we unpack what it means to build a yearlong teaching plan that’s flexible, gospel-centered, and rooted in the real needs of your students.
We’ll explore:
- Why planning your teaching year actually gives you more freedom
- 3 key questions that should shape your calendar
- How to structure your year in 4–6 week teaching blocks
- Why seasonal rhythms (like Easter and back-to-school) should guide your themes
- How to stay flexible for guest speakers, spiritual promptings, or student questions
If you’re a youth pastor trying to make ministry feel less like survival mode and more like soul care—for you and your students—this one’s for you.
Keywords
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